adverb
ever
Continuously over time.
The city's need for affordable housing is ever increasing.
Etymology
The inherited adverb extends across time. In this continuous sense it presents something as persisting throughout, rather than restricting it to one occasion.
More examples
- She remains ever hopeful despite the setbacks.
- The ever-present hum of traffic fills our apartment.
- Technology brings ever more powerful tools into the classroom.
Forms
ever
Similar words
- always
- More usual in everyday speech for a lasting condition.
- continually
- Often describes repeated activity rather than a lasting condition.
- constantly
- Emphasizes activity or conditions continuing without a break.